News as it Happens, 3rd Edition

News reporting and dissemination is no longer a once-a-day occurrence but an instant connection to the audience.News As It Happens reflects this change, offering practical guidelines for working as a journalist in an age of rapidly evolving media technologies. It provides students with a strong foundation that can be used across the breadth of their studies and helps them aquire specific skills required in working across all media platforms.  The third edition has been thoroughly updated with contemporary examples and  latest data, and is rich with activities and tips to help new journalists adapt and thrive.Key Features‘News practice points’ at the end of each chapter encourage readers to reflect on issues and develop their practical journalistic skills‘Practitioner profiles’ from some of our most respected journalists, including Leigh Sales, Virginia Trioli and Nick McKenzie, offer perspectives on today’s journalismMargin notes, a glossary of journalism and online terms, and recommended reading suggestions are included to support and further learningNew to this EditionNew chapter on ‘Dealing with Spin and Difficult Situations’Updated content, data and examples throughout, including topical discussion of wellness blogger Belle Gibson, the 2015 Nepal earthquake and metadata retention lawsAdditional practitioner profiles including Emma Field (The Weekly Times), Amelia Brace (Channel 7), Mark Willacy (ABC) and Amy Remeikis (Fairfax Digital)

Stephen Lamble is a journalist, academic, author, and teacher. A recipient of national awards for journalism curriculum development and excellence in university teaching, he is Adjunct Professor of Media Management at the University of the Sunshine Coast. He has previously worked as a senior staff journalist, investigative journalist, feature writer, photojournalist, sub-editor, and editor.

We hunt it, gather it and consume it. We have a deep-seated urge to tell others about it. In today's 24/7 rolling news cycle, reporting is instantaneous with stories published online, on mobile devices and broadcast as they happen. This book is a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of journalism and covers the skills required by contemporary journalists to adapt and thrive in a constantly evolving media landscape. News as it Happens provides a strong foundation to help you throughout your journalism studies, with information on how to:- find the people and information you need - write quickly and effectively for radio, television, print, online and mobile devices - take your own photographs and shoot video - understand the basics of media law - develop a strong sense of ethics.

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